Expanding Breakthrough Research and Creative Endeavors

Academic Affairs at Kent State University promotes the creation and dissemination of knowledge. Our scholarly work informs our teaching, and students deserve to learn from faculty who are at the forefront of discovery in their fields. Whether scholarly activity is defined as research publications and external funding, or developing new creative works, Kent State University faculty will strive for excellence in all disciplines. External entities have ranked Kent State as an important public research university.

In order for us to expand our research and scholarly achievement, and to solidify our reputation as a national public research university, we embrace the following strategies, supported by narratives to show that we at Kent State are indeed "Expanding Breakthrough Research and Creative Endeavors:"